Real Estate News
Rates at Lowest Level in More Than a Year
The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.19% from 6.27% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.44% from 5.52% last week. Read More
Florida Home Sales Up, Prices Leveling in Sept.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Driven in part by recent lows in mortgage rates, Sept. existing single-family home sales up 13.6% YoY; condo-townhouse sales up 8%. Read More
Insurance Reforms Return $1B to Drivers
Progressive will issue refunds to its Florida auto policyholders, averaging $300 each, after insurance reforms cut losses. Other major insurers may soon follow. Read More
More Gen Z Adults Living With Parents
Rising rents and stagnant wages have pushed more young adults to live with their parents—up 6.3% in a decade—as affordability and housing supply tighten. Read More
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.5% in Sept.
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Pre-Sale Upgrades May Speed Up Home Sales
Homes with pre-sale improvements sell 72% faster, experts say, as agents focus on helping sellers boost appeal and profits instead of chasing new leads. Read More
Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now
You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. Read More
Falling Rates Spur Home Equity Decisions
With rate cuts expected, homeowners weigh HELOCs for flexibility or fixed loans for stability as they consider tapping record home equity levels. Read More
Escaping the ‘Secret Agent’ Trap
Many new agents announce their careers, then fade from view. Experts say success comes from visibility and showing up consistently. Read More